BEFORE QUINNPIAC:Chosen in the 5th Round of the 2013 NHL Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes...He is the first Quinnipiac freshman to join the Bobcats directly from the prestigious U.S. National Developmental Team...In 25 games with Team USA in 2012-13, Clifton scored three goals while assisting on six more while also posting a +11...Clifton joined Team USA after playing for the Jersey Hitmen of the Eastern Junior Hockey Leauge (EJHL)...He also suited up for Team USA in the World U-18 Tournament where his lone goal came in the United States’ final game against Canada...Clifton will join the Bobcats with his older brother, Tim.

PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Joan Clifton…Has two brothers, Corey and Tim, also a member of the Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey Team…Born in Matawan, N.J....Majoring in Engineering.